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Our Favorite Foods in Fantasy!

Do you know what’s cooking in fantasy? With the release of the stunning new hardcover editions of Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust, we’re re-visiting this yummy blog post. From treats to teas and everything in between, explore some of the most mouthwatering delicacies in our favorite food-filled fantasies below!


9781250342782Cinnamon rolls from Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

Come take a load off at Viv’s cafe, the first & only coffee shop in Thune. Grand opening! In this novel of high fantasy and low stakes, Viv, the orc barbarian, cashes out of the warrior’s life with one final score and plans to open the first coffee shop the city of Thune has ever seen. And with that coffee shop comes a decadent menu of caffeinated beverages and sweet treats, including the most decadent giant cinnamon rolls we’ve ever seen. Out now! 

Donuts from Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiLight From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

Looking for a sweet treat to help start your day? Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki is all of this and more! A defiantly joyful adventure set in California’s San Gabriel Valley, with cursed violins, Faustian bargains, and queer alien courtship over fresh-made donuts, the only thing sweeter than this story are the donuts that bring our favorite characters together.

Tea and scones from Under the Whispering Door by TJ KluneUnder the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

Welcome to Charon’s Crossing. The tea is hot, the scones are fresh, and the dead are just passing through. In this hilarious and haunting book from the New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, love and family are found over a cozy cup of tea and a hearty plate of scones.

The Book Eaters by Sunyi DeanBooks from The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

Can we snack on some delicious books? Alas, no, but that doesn’t mean we can’t devour The Book Eaters and appreciate the flavors author Sunyi Dean conveys in the book snacking. To The Family, spy novels are a peppery snack; romance novels are sweet and delicious. Eating a map can help them remember destinations, and children, when they misbehave, are forced to eat dry, musty pages from dictionaries. What kind of books would you want to devour?

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Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied circles of 1920s American society—she has money, education, a killer golf handicap, and invitations to some of the most exclusive parties of the Jazz Age. And what comes with parties but some of our favorite snacks, and maybe a glass of champagne or two.

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The Tor Team’s Pets in Their Most Purr-fect Costumes!

Who wore it best? This Halloween, the Tor team’s pets are strutting their stuff in costumes that range from corporate chic to fairy fabulous. Check out the fur-tastic lineup below! 🕸️


Hermes the Dinosaur 

 

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Meet Hermes, the dino-dog! In his scaly blue costume, he’s got a prehistoric swagger that brings Jurassic charm to any backyard romp.


Dennis the Businesswoman

 

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Dennis is all set to climb the corporate ladder—watch out, she’s got serious boss-lady energy! With a sharp collar and a no-nonsense stare, this feline CEO means business.


Tom the Pirate

 

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Aye, Tom the Pirate is ready to sail the high seas (or at least the living room). With his pirate hat and pile of treasure, he’s a swashbuckling kitty with a keen eye for mischief!


Indi the Fairy

 

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Indi flutters through the room as a whimsical fairy, with tiny wings and an enchanting sparkle in her eye, bringing magical vibes to every corner.


Stella the Emo Doggo 

 

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Stella is rocking Halloween with a moody, indie vibe—think soulful stares and a touch of fur-tousled mystery. Perfect for brooding walks and heartfelt howls under the moonlight!


Harper as Pikachu

 

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Harper is here to electrify (see what we did there) Halloween as Pikachu! With her iconic yellow costume, she’s ready to spark some joy (and maybe cause a little static). Pika Pika!


Kaz the Skeleton

 

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Kaz is embracing his spooky side as a skeleton cat! With a bone-chilling (and even more adorable) look, he’s got just the right amount of Halloween mischief.


Mila the Candycorn

 

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Mila’s as sweet as her costume! Dressed as a candy corn, she’s a tri-colored treat that’s impossible not to adore.


Kelsier the Totoro

 

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Kelsier is channeling Studio Ghibli vibes as Totoro! With his cozy costume, he’s ready to lead some woodland adventures!


Fern the Donut and

Charlie the Taco

 

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Sweet as can be, Fern’s rocking a sprinkle-covered donut costume. Just be careful—she’s almost too delicious to resist! And we can’t forget about Charlie! Charlie is bringing the flavor this Halloween as a taco! With his perfect layers of lettuce and salsa, he’s all set to spice up the holiday.

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Halloween Themed Daylist Post

👻🎃  It’s spooky season, and we’ve teamed up with our friends at Tor Nightfire to bring you a fun Halloween treat! Check out the spoooky reads we’ve paired with our very real Daylists. Check them out, if you dare… 👀🕸️


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atlas The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

The much-acclaimed viral sensation from Olivie Blake, The Atlas Six—now newly revised and edited with additional content—is the first in an explosive dark academia fantasy trilogy that reads like The Secret History meets The Umbrella Academy

Each decade, only the six most uniquely talented magicians are selected to earn a place in the Alexandrian Society, the foremost secret society in the world. The chosen will secure a life of power and prestige beyond their wildest dreams. But at what cost? Each of the six newest recruits has their reasons for accepting the Society’s elusive invitation. Even if it means growing closer than they could have imagined to their most dangerous enemies— or risking unforgivable betrayal from their most trusted allies— they will fight tooth and nail for the right to join the ranks of the Alexandrians. Even if it means they won’t all survive the year.

book of night by holly blackBook of Night by Holly Black

Charlie Hall has never found a lock she couldn’t pick, a book she couldn’t steal, or a bad decision she wouldn’t make. She’s spent half her life working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to peer into locked rooms, strangle people in their beds, or worse. Gloamists guard their secrets greedily, creating an underground economy of grimoires. And to rob their fellow magicians, they need Charlie Hall.

Now, she’s trying to distance herself from past mistakes, but getting out isn’t easy. Bartending at a dive, she’s still entirely too close to the corrupt underbelly of the Berkshires. Not to mention that her sister Posey is desperate for magic, and that Charlie’s shadowless and possibly soulless boyfriend, Vince, has been hiding things from her. When a terrible figure from her past returns, Charlie descends into a maelstrom of murder and lies. Determined to survive, she’s up against a cast of doppelgangers, mercurial billionaires, gloamists, and the people she loves best in the world—all trying to steal a secret that will give them vast and terrible power.

9781250892201Your Shadow Half Remains by Sunny Moraine

The Last of Us meets Bird Box in Sunny Moraine’s Your Shadow Half Remains, a post-apocalyptic tale where eye contact causes people to spiral into a deadly, violent rage. ONE LOOK CAN KILL. Riley has not seen a single human face in longer than she can reckon. No faces, no eyes. Not if you want to survive. But when a new neighbor moves in down the road, Riley’s overwhelming need for human contact makes her throw caution to the wind. Somehow, in this world where other people can mean a gruesome, bloody death, Ellis makes her feel safe. As they grow closer, Riley’s grip on reality begins to slip and she can no longer fight her deepest desires. All Riley wants to do is look.

 


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InvisibleThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget. France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world. But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.

certainCertain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

From Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic, comes Certain Dark Things, a pulse-pounding neo-noir that reimagines vampire lore. Welcome to Mexico City, an oasis in a sea of vampires. Domingo, a lonely garbage-collecting street kid, is just trying to survive its heavily policed streets when a jaded vampire on the run swoops into his life. Atl, the descendant of Aztec blood drinkers, is smart, beautiful, and dangerous. Domingo is mesmerized. Atl needs to quickly escape the city, far from the rival narco-vampire clan relentlessly pursuing her. Her plan doesn’t include Domingo, but little by little, Atl finds herself warming up to the scrappy young man and his undeniable charm. As the trail of corpses stretches behind her, local cops and crime bosses both start closing in. Vampires, humans, cops, and criminals collide in the dark streets of Mexico City. Do Atl and Domingo even stand a chance of making it out alive? Or will the city devour them all?

9781250292971Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima

At a Halloween party in 1999, a writer slept with the devil. She sees him again and again throughout her life and she writes stories for him about things that are both impossible and true.

Lima lures readers into surreal pockets of the United States and Brazil where they’ll find bite-size Americans in vending machines and the ghosts of people who are not dead. Once there, she speaks to modern Brazilian-American immigrant experiences–of ambition, fear, longing, and belonging—and reveals the porousness of storytelling and of the places we call home. With humor, an exquisite imagination, and a voice praised as “singular and wise and fresh” (Cathy Park Hong), Lima joins the literary lineage of Bulgakov and Lispector and the company of writers today like Ted Chiang, Carmen Maria Machado, and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.

 


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the daughter's war by christopher buehlmanThe Daughters’ War by Christopher Buehlman

Enter the fray in this luminous new adventure from Christopher Buehlman, set during the war-torn, goblin-infested years just before The Blacktongue Thief.

Galva — Galvicha to her three brothers, two of whom the goblins will kill — has defied her family’s wishes and joined the army’s untested new unit, the Raven Knights. They march toward a once-beautiful city overrun by the goblin horde, accompanied by scores of giant war corvids. Made with the darkest magics, these fearsome black birds may hold the key to stopping the goblins in their war to make cattle of mankind. The road to victory is bloody, and goblins are clever and merciless. The Raven Knights can take nothing for granted — not the bonds of family, nor the wisdom of their leaders, nor their own safety against the dangerous war birds at their side. But some hopes are worth any risk.

The Blacktongue ThiefThe Blacktongue Thief  by Christopher Buehlman

Set in a world of goblin wars, stag-sized battle ravens, and assassins who kill with deadly tattoos, USA Today bestselling author Christopher Buehlman’s The Blacktongue Thief begins a ‘dazzling’ (Robin Hobb) fantasy adventure unlike any other.

Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path. But today, Kinch Na Shannack has picked the wrong mark. Galva is a knight, a survivor of the brutal goblin wars, and handmaiden of the goddess of death. She is searching for her queen, missing since a distant northern city fell to giants. Unsuccessful in his robbery and lucky to escape with his life, Kinch now finds his fate entangled with Galva’s. Common enemies and uncommon dangers force thief and knight on an epic journey where goblins hunger for human flesh, krakens hunt in dark waters, and honor is a luxury few can afford.


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9781250866257Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt

When a transphobic woman bombs Frankie’s workplace, she blows up Frankie’s life with it. As the media descends like vultures, Frankie tries to cope with the carnage: binge-drinking, sleeping with strangers, pushing away her friends. Then, she meets Vanya. Mysterious, beautiful, terrifying Vanya.

The two hit it off immediately, but as their relationship intensifies, so too does Frankie’s feeling that Vanya is hiding something from her. When Vanya’s secrets threaten to tear them apart, Frankie starts digging, and unearths a sinister, depraved conspiracy, the roots of which go deeper than she ever imagined. Shocking, grotesque, and downright filthy, Brainwyrms confronts the creeping reality of political terrorism while exploring the depths of love, pain, and identity.

9781250794666Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin

Something evil is buried deep in the desert. It wants your body. It wears your skin. In the summer of 1995, seven queer kids abandoned by their parents at a remote conversion camp came face to face with it. They survived—but at Camp Resolution, everybody leaves a different person. Sixteen years later, only the scarred and broken survivors of that terrible summer can put an end to the horror before it’s too late. The fate of the world depends on it.

9781250830852 (1)What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher

Enter a cold, silent forest and find out what feasts at night in this new gothic tale from bestselling and award-winning author T. Kingfisher, set in the world of What Moves the Dead.

After their terrifying ordeal at the Usher manor, Alex Easton feels as if they just survived another war. All they crave is rest, routine, and sunshine, but instead, as a favor to Angus and Miss Potter, they find themself heading to their family hunting lodge, deep in the cold, damp forests of their home country, Gallacia. In theory, one can find relaxation in even the coldest and dampest of Gallacian autumns, but when Easton arrives, they find the caretaker dead, the lodge in disarray, and the grounds troubled by a strange, uncanny silence. The villagers whisper that a breath-stealing monster from folklore has taken up residence in Easton’s home. Easton knows better than to put too much stock in local superstitions, but they can tell that something is not quite right in their home. . . or in their dreams.


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9781250874627 Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

From beloved internet icon Chuck Tingle, Camp Damascus is a searing and earnest horror debut about the demons the queer community faces in America, the price of keeping secrets, and finding the courage to burn it all down. Welcome to Neverton, Montana: home to a God-fearing community with a heart of gold. Nestled high up in the mountains is Camp Damascus, the self-proclaimed “most effective” gay conversion camp in the country. Here, a life free from sin awaits. But the secret behind that success is anything but holy. And they’ll scare you straight to hell.

9781250889812 A Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons

In Matthew Lyons’ pulse-pounding crime horror, A Mask of Flies, a criminal on the run after a failed heist must confront dark family secrets and demons from her past made flesh. THE PAST HAS TEETH.

In the grisly aftermath of a botched bank heist, career criminal Anne Heller has no choice but to return to her family’s cabin – a secluded shack in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, and the site of her mother’s untimely death. Along for the ride are Jessup, Anne’s badly wounded partner, and Dutch, the police officer she’s taken hostage. As they wait for help, Anne discovers strange relics from her mother’s past and begins to unfold the mystery of her childhood at the cabin. Then Jessup goes missing, only to turn up dead. Anne and Dutch bury her friend, but that night, he comes back and knocks at the cabin door. Not a dream, not a hallucination, but not exactly Jessup, either. Something else. Something wearing her friend’s face. Something hungry…

9781250860040 Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward

In a cottage overlooking the windswept Maine coast, Wilder Harlow has begun the last book he will ever write.

It is the story about the sun-drenched summer days of his youth in Whistler Bay, and the blood-stained path of the killer that stalked his small vacation town. About the terrible secret he and his companions, Nat and Harper, discovered entombed in the coves off the bay. And how the pact they swore that day echoed down the decades, forever shaping their lives. But the more Wilder writes, the less he trusts himself and his memory. He starts to see things that can’t be real – notes hidden in the cabin, from an old friend now dead; a woman with dark hair drowning in the icy waters below, calling for help; entire chapters he doesn’t recall typing, appearing overnight. Who, or what, is haunting Wilder?

No longer able to trust his own eyes, Wilder begins to fear that this will not only be his last book, but the last thing he ever does.


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9781250884879 Masters of Death by Olivie Blake

There is a game that the immortals play.

There is only one rule: Don’t lose.

Viola Marek is a struggling real estate agent, and a vampire. But her biggest problem currently is that the house she needs to sell is haunted. The ghost haunting the mansion has been murdered, and until he can solve the mystery of how he died, he refuses to move on. Fox D’Mora is a medium, and though he is also most-definitely a shameless fraud, he isn’t entirely without his uses—seeing as he’s actually the godson of Death. When Viola seeks out Fox to help her with the ghost infestation, he becomes inextricably involved in a quest that neither he nor Vi expects (or wants). But with the help of an unruly poltergeist, a demonic personal trainer, a sharp-voiced angel, a love-stricken reaper, and a few mindfulness-practicing creatures, Vi and Fox soon discover that the difference between a mysterious lost love and an annoying dead body isn’t nearly as distinct as they thought.

9781250857927American Rapture by CJ Leede

A virus is spreading across America, transforming the infected and making them feral with lust.

Sophie, a good Catholic girl, must traverse the hellscape of the midwest to try to find her family while the world around her burns. Along the way she discovers there are far worse fates than dying a virgin…

The end times are coming.

9781250799067Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

Opal is a lot of things—orphan, high school dropout, full-time cynic and part-time cashier—but above all, she’s determined to find a better life for her younger brother Jasper. One that gets them out of Eden, Kentucky, a town remarkable for only two things: bad luck and E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth century author of The Underland, who disappeared over a hundred years ago. All she left behind were dark rumors—and her home. Everyone agrees that it’s best to ignore the uncanny mansion and its misanthropic heir, Arthur. Almost everyone, anyway. I should be scared, but in the dream I don’t hesitate. Opal has been obsessed with The Underland since she was a child. When she gets the chance to step inside Starling House—and make some extra cash for her brother’s escape fund—she can’t resist. But sinister forces are digging deeper into the buried secrets of Starling House, and Arthur’s own nightmares have become far too real. As Eden itself seems to be drowning in its own ghosts, Opal realizes that she might finally have found a reason to stick around. In my dream, I’m home. And now she’ll have to fight.

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Travis Baldree on Legends & Lattes and Writing

9781250342782With its warm, comforting vibes, Legends & Lattes has become a go-to high fantasy read for fans of cozy stories and low-stakes adventures!

Now, for the first time, this fan favorite is available in a stunning hardcover edition with exclusive new chapter art, gorgeous endpapers, and stenciled edges—only available for a limited time. Bookshops & Bonedust, too! In celebration, we’re revisiting our interview with author Travis Baldree to give you look into the world of Legends & Lattes!


What Inspired You to Write Legends & Lattes?

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Who Was Your Favorite Character to Write?

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Have You Sample Any of the Snacks from Your Book?

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Any Advice for Authors Looking to Self-publish?

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Spooky Mood Book Recommendations!

Halloween is right around the corner and there’s no better time to pick up a book that delivers chills and thrills—with a side of adventure, mystery, and magic. From haunted houses to dark cults and mischievous monsters, these books are perfect for getting into the spooky spirit!


9781250884879Masters of Death by Olivie Blake

In Masters of Death, Olivie Blake conjures a world where a real estate agent happens to be a vampire, and her current listing is haunted by a very stubborn ghost. With a death god now tangled up in the house’s affairs, this book skillfully blends wit, horror, and otherworldly beings. A perfect pick for readers who want both spooky and humorous vibes this season!

9781250799067Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

In Starling House, Alix E. Harrow invites readers into a crumbling mansion filled with secrets and shadows. When Opal, a determined young woman desperate to escape her circumstances, takes a job at Starling House, she quickly discovers that the house is alive with its own dark magic. A moody, spellbinding tale that captures the gothic feel of cursed places and lingering spirits. Out now in paperback! 

9781250292971Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima

Craft is a chilling collection of short stories where the boundaries between the mundane and the supernatural blur. Each story in this anthology weaves dark and haunting tales that explore our deepest fears, human desires, and the inescapable pull of the unknown. With eerie, atmospheric prose, Lima’s Craft is the perfect companion for a night of unsettling reading.

Screen Shot 2024 09 04 at 1.24.49 PMThe Witch’s Compendium of Monsters by Genoveva Dimova

Genoveva Dimova’s The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology, inspired by Slavic folklore, is the perfect read for Halloween season. Beginning with Foul Days, this fast-paced fantasy is packed with dark magic, mythical creatures, and eerie battles that bring a chilling atmosphere perfect for fans of The Witcher and Naomi Novik. The world Dimova creates is teeming with witches, monsters, and dangerous secrets, making it an ideal spooky read. With the highly anticipated conclusion, Monstrous Nights, out now, there’s no better time to dive into this haunting tale of witches and dark creatures!

book of night by holly blackBook of Night by Holly Black

In Book of Night, Holly Black introduces us to Charlie Hall, a con artist trying to distance herself from her dangerous past of manipulating shadows for the elite. But when Charlie is drawn back into the dark world of shadow magic, she finds herself entangled in a conspiracy far more perilous than she ever imagined. This is a gritty and sinister tale perfect for fans of dark urban fantasy with a supernatural twist.

9781250883094The Legacy of Arniston House by T. L. Huchu

The spellbinding fourth installment in the Edinburgh Nights series, The Legacy of Arniston House, follows Ropa Moyo as she faces her darkest challenge yet. After leaving her Scottish magical roots behind to work for the English Sorcerer Royal, Ropa’s world crumbles when she learns a devastating secret about her Gran. Rushing home, she finds her grandmother murdered and herself the prime suspect. Now, entangled in the sinister schemes of a cult determined to resurrect an ancient power, Ropa must use all her magical skills and wits to stop the ritual and clear her name. Out on 11/12/2024!

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Translated Books from Tor!

Step into a world of necromancy, murder, and twisted magic. A world in need of a hero.

From award-winning Korean author Sung-il Kim & translated by the world-renowned Anton Hur, Blood of the Old Kings is OFFICIALLY out now! And what better way to celebrate than with a list of books with AMAZING translators? We’ve curated a special list of translated books that showcase the artistry of world-class translators. Dive in below!


9781250895332Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim; translated by Anton Hur

In an Empire run on necromancy, dead sorcerers are the lifeblood. Their corpses are wrapped in chains and drained of magic to feed the unquenchable hunger for imperial conquest. Born with magic, Arienne has become resigned to her dark fate. But when the voice of a long-dead sorcerer begins to speak inside her head, she listens. There may be another future for her, if she’s willing to fight for it. Miles away, beneath a volcano, a seven-eyed dragon also wears the Empire’s chains. Before the imperial fist closed around their lands, it was the people’s sacred guardian. Loran, a widowed swordswoman, is the first to kneel before the dragon in decades. She comes with a desperate plea, and will leave with a sword of dragon-fang in hand and a great purpose before her. In the heart of the Imperial capital, Cain is known as a man who gets things done. When his best friend and mentor is found murdered, he will leave no stone unturned to find those responsible, even if it means starting a war.Step into a world of necromancy, murder, and twisted magic. A world in need of a hero.

the three body problem by cixin liuThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem is the first novel in the groundbreaking, Hugo Award-winning series from China’s most beloved science fiction author, Cixin Liu.

Set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.

9780765398307Black Leviathan by Bernd Perplies; Translated by Lucy Van Cleef

Melville’s Moby Dick unfolds in a world of dragon hunters in Black Leviathan, an epic revenge fantasy from German award-winning author Bernd Perplies.

Beware! A shadow will cover you, larger than that cast by any other dragon of this world. Black as the lightless chasm from whence it was born at the beginning of time. In the coastal city Skargakar, residents make a living from hunting dragons and use them for everything from clothing to food, while airborne ships hunt them in the white expanse of a cloud sea, the Cloudmere. Lian does his part carving the kyrillian crystals that power the ships through the Cloudmere, but when he makes an enemy of a dangerous man, Lian ships out on the next vessel available as a drachenjager, or dragon hunter. He chooses the wrong ship. A fanatic captain, hunts more than just any dragon. His goal is the Firstborn Gargantuan—and Adaron is prepared to sacrifice everything for revenge.

9780765389336Waste Tide by Chen Qiufan; translated by Ken Liu

Award-winning author Chen Qiufan’s Waste Tide is a thought-provoking vision of the future.

Translated by Ken Liu, who brought Cixin Liu’s Hugo Award-winning The Three Body Problem to English-speaking readers. Mimi is drowning in the world’s trash. She’s a waste worker on Silicon Isle, where electronics — from cell phones and laptops to bots and bionic limbs — are sent to be recycled. These amass in towering heaps, polluting every spare inch of land. On this island off the coast of China, the fruits of capitalism and consumer culture come to a toxic end. Mimi and thousands of migrant waste workers like her are lured to Silicon Isle with the promise of steady work and a better life. They’re the lifeblood of the island’s economy, but are at the mercy of those in power. A storm is brewing, between ruthless local gangs, warring for control. Ecoterrorists, set on toppling the status quo. American investors, hungry for profit. And a Chinese-American interpreter, searching for his roots. As these forces collide, a war erupts — between the rich and the poor; between tradition and modern ambition; between humanity’s past and its future. Mimi, and others like her, must decide if they will remain pawns in this war or change the rules of the game altogether.

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Tor’s Halloween Book Roundup

Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with some chilling reads? Whether you’re looking for haunted houses, supernatural creatures, or eerie otherworldly adventures, this Halloween Book Roundup has you covered.

Ready to get in the Halloween spirit? Check out these books with all the spooky vibes you need!


Screen Shot 2024 09 04 at 1.24.49 PMThe Witch’s Compendium of Monsters by Genoveva Dimova

Genoveva Dimova’s The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology, inspired by Slavic folklore, is the perfect read for Halloween season. Beginning with Foul Days, this fast-paced fantasy is packed with dark magic, mythical creatures, and eerie battles that bring a chilling atmosphere perfect for fans of The Witcher and Naomi Novik. The world Dimova creates is teeming with witches, monsters, and dangerous secrets, making it an ideal spooky read. With the highly anticipated conclusion, Monstrous Nights, coming out on 10/22, there’s no better time to dive into this haunting tale of witches and dark creatures—just in time for Halloween!

Screen Shot 2024 09 05 at 2.03.20 PMThe Cerulean Chronicles by TJ Klune

TJ Klune’s The Cerulean Chronicles may seem heartwarming, but it’s also packed with magical intrigue that makes it a great Halloween read for those who love a mix of whimsy and wonder. Beginning with The House in the Cerulean Sea, we follow Linus Baker, a caseworker sent to a mysterious orphanage filled with magical children who could either destroy the world—or become the family he never knew he needed. The sequel, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, continues this enchanting, queer-centered tale, blending magical realism with themes of love, acceptance, and found family. With its blend of magic, mystery, and heart, this series offers a perfect mix of warmth and Halloween vibes!

GREEN CREEK SERIESThe Green Creek Series by TJ Klune

TJ Klune’s The Green Creek Series is an ideal pick for Halloween, blending supernatural elements with heart-pounding romance. This completed saga follows the Bennett family, a tight-knit pack of werewolves, as they navigate love, loyalty, and betrayal in a world filled with danger and mystery. The series delivers all the moody, atmospheric vibes that make for perfect Halloween reading—complete with werewolves, pack dynamics, and emotional stakes that run deep.

9781250907981The Naming Song by Jedediah Berry

The Naming Song by Jedediah Berry is a perfect read for Halloween, steeped in eerie magic and unsettling atmospheres. In this post-apocalyptic world, words have vanished, and a nameless courier joins a traveling theater troupe that reminds people of the power words once held. Oh, and did we mention the freaky power machines? Berry weaves a haunting, imaginative tale filled with deep secrets and strange adventures.

9781250895332Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim; translated by Anton Hur

In an Empire run on necromancy, dead sorcerers are the lifeblood. Their corpses are wrapped in chains and drained of magic to feed the unquenchable hunger for imperial conquest. Born with magic, Arienne has become resigned to her dark fate. But when the voice of a long-dead sorcerer begins to speak inside her head, she listens. There may be another future for her, if she’s willing to fight for it…

With necromancy, murder, and sinister magic coursing through its veins, this book is perfect for readers seeking a gripping, haunting tale to devour during the spookiest season.

9781250809162Usurpation by Sue Burke

After her rollicking standalone Dual Memory, Sue Burke returns to her Semiosis series and the world of Pax in Usurpation, which combines the thrill of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening with the eco-empowerment of VanderMeer’s Dead Astronauts.

With its eerie, dystopian atmosphere and unsettling themes of control and rebellion, Usurpation offers the perfect mix of sci-fi suspense and Halloween-worthy vibes, making it a must-read for fans of thrillers and dystopian horror. Out on 10/29! 

9781250319722Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson is a perfect fit for Halloween with its dark, sweeping tale of vengeance, power, and the rise of the Bene Gesserit.

It is 83 years after the last thinking machines were destroyed in the Battle of Corrin, after Faykan Butler took the name of Corrino and established himself as the first Emperor of a new Imperium. The war hero Vorian Atreides has turned his back on politics and Salusa Secundus. The descendants of the disgraced Abulurd Harkonnen have sworn vengeance against Vor, blaming him for the downfall of their noble family. Raquella Berto-Anirul has formed the Bene Gesserit School and, through a terrible ordeal, has become the first Reverend Mother. The descendants of Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva use mutated, spice-saturated Navigators who fly precursors of Heighliners. And Gilbertus Albans, ward of the hated thinking machine Erasmus, is teaching humans to become Mentats…while hiding an unbelievable secret. Led by the fanatic Manford Torondo, the Butlerian movement, fiercely opposed to all forms of “dangerous technology,” sweeps across the known universe in mobs, millions strong, destroying everything in its path.

9781250292971Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima

Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima is an eerie, thought-provoking collection perfect for Halloween reading. At a Halloween party in 1999, a writer makes a deal with the devil, and from that moment on, she writes surreal, haunting stories for him throughout her life. With its mix of humor, horror, and magical realism, Lima’s stories explore themes of fear, ambition, and identity, offering a hauntingly unique collection that’s perfect for fans of modern, eerie storytelling this spooky season.

9781250884879Masters of Death by Olivie Blake

Viola Marek is a struggling real estate agent, and a vampire. But her biggest problem currently is that the house she needs to sell is haunted. The ghost haunting the mansion has been murdered, and until he can solve the mystery of how he died, he refuses to move on. With its quirky supernatural elements and playful take on life, death, and everything in between, Masters of Death is a spooky, witty, and fun read for Halloween!

the three body problem by cixin liuThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu offers a chilling, thought-provoking tale perfect for readers seeking a sense of cosmic horror this Halloween. Set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, this Hugo Award-winning novel explores humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization—and the terrifying consequences that follow. As Earth faces the threat of invasion from an advanced and desperate species, the novel delves into deep moral questions, human corruption, and the unknown dangers of the universe. With its sense of foreboding and vast, unsettling scope, The Three-Body Problem is a masterful exploration of fear, science, and the eerie vastness of space—perfect for Halloween reading.

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What Monster Are You? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

Do you have an unhealthy obsession with monsters? If so, then this quiz is for you! Dive in and discover which monster from Foul Days, the first book in Genoveva Dimova’s thrilling new duology The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters you truly are, and keep an eye out for Monstrous Nights, the breakneck conclusion to the Slavic folklore-inspired Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology. Out on 10/22/2024!

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No Tricks, Just Treats: Books that Aren’t Scary to Read Before Halloween

Are ghouls and goblins not really your thing? Are you not a fan of being scared? Are you more in favor of “treats” than “tricks?” If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then we have a perfect list of books for you to read that won’t make you feel too afraid to fall asleep at night. These wholesome reads will have you feeling nice and cozy all fall long!


A Certain Kind of Starlight by Heather Webber

A Certain Kind of Starlight

In the face of hardship, two women learn how to rise up again under the bright side of the stars in A Certain Kind of Starlight, the next book from USA Today bestselling author Heather Webber, “the queen of magical small-town charm” (Amy E. Reichert). Under the bright side of the stars, Addie and Tessa Jane come to see that magic can be found in trusting yourself, that falling apart is simply a chance to rise up again, stronger than ever, and that the heart usually knows the best path through the darkness.

Love, Clancy by W. Bruce Cameron

Love, Clancy

From W. Bruce Cameron, the internationally bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Way Home, comes Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog, a deeply moving story with a brand-new cast of characters, including one very good dog.

Fingal O’Reilly, Irish Doctor by Patrick Taylor

Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor

The beloved Irish Country series continues in Fingal O’Reilly, Irish Doctor, an enchanting novel by New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling author Patrick Taylor. Shifting back and forth between the present and the past, Patrick Taylor’s captivating new novel brings to life both the green young man O’Reilly once was and the canny village doctor readers have come to know and admire.

A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing but Using the Bathroom as an Escape written by Joe Pera; illustrated by Joe Bennett

A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing but Using the Bathroom as an Escape

The cozy comedy of Joe Pera meets the darkly playful illustrations of Joe Bennett in A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape, a funny, warm, and sincere guide to regaining calm and confidence when you’re hiding in the bathroom.

Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus

Raw Dog

Part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique—comedian Jamie Loftus’s debut, Raw Dog, will take you on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 2021, and reveal what the creation, culture, and class influence of hot dogs says about America now.

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